This is what I’m wearing underneath the muslin skirt: four unbleached cotton petticoats, my starched tucked lace petticoat, my flounced petticoat (with the ruffles to the inside or they would be seen through the sheer muslin), white lace cotton stockings, and black leather ankle boots.

Doesn’t the ruffled petticoat worn inside out look like a quilted petticoat?

I’m also wearing a chemise, corset, and drawers.

I love this muslin dress: It’s so comfortable to wear, yet looks very elegant and feminine.

Hi Isabella,
I’ve bought the fabric online at macculloch-wallis.co.uk. The fabric is called ‘Muslin, Egyptian Grade A’. Depending on where you live there may be import duties etc. but till now it’s the only seller I’ve found who sells this kind of fabric.

Thank you so much Linda!
I think I’m going to buy this fabric. But I have one more question.
I don’t want stiff fabric, I want fabric with a soft drape. Your dress seems to have a soft drape but I just want to double check that it is.
Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions!
Isabella

I found your interesting website by accident when I looked up Victorian white Summer dresses for inspiration, and love it. You are so talented and I wonder if you ever sell or make to sell your creations? Your clothing pieces are beautiful, and your photos look historically authentic.

Hi, I’m Lina. I’m interested in historical fashion, I’m a DIY’er, I like to sew and try out new things. On this blog, I’m sharing free sewing, refashion and natural makeup tutorials with you, and write about costumes I’ve created.